Zero Emission: Coalitions & Associations

Coalitions, Institutions & Associations

This section includes research and education institutions, corporate coalitions and associations that are active on the decarbonization in the shipping industry

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading classification organizations.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services. It is the largest TIC serving the marine and offshore industries, providing classification, certification and technical services – including fuel testing. A key focus area for BV is supporting safety and new technology including wind powered or wind assisted shipping.

Clean Fuel Ammonia association was established in April 2019, with the aim of developing a value chain for CO2-free ammonia to advance the social implementation of its benefits.

DNV is a globally leading quality assurance and risk management company.

Enova is owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment and contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, development of energy and climate technology and a strengthened security of supply.

IFE (Institute for Energy Technology) is an independent foundation and one of the world’s foremost research communities on energy.

Lloyds Maritime Decarbonisation Hub aims to accelerate the sustainable decarbonisation of the maritime industry, by enabling the delivery and operation of safe, technically feasible and commercially viable zero-emission vessels by 2030.

Lloyd's Register is a global professional services organisation specialising in engineering and technology solutions that improve the safety and performance of complex, critical infrastructure and supply chains.

Norner Research AS is a leading polymer Research & Development center for the polymer industry with more than 40 years of experience.

North American Marine Environment Protection Association [NAMEPA] is a powerful network of marine industry professionals.

Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) is a national agency for coastal management, maritime safety and emergency preparedness against acute pollution.

Norwegian Shipowners' Association is a trade and employment organisation for Norwegian controlled companies within the shipping and offshore industry - first out with zero emission targets

Sintef is one of Europe’s largest independent research organisations.

Smart Green Shipping Alliance - an award winning, collaborative, multi-disciplinary organisation committed to building commercially, technically and environmentally superior renewable powered ships and shipping system solutions

The Ammonia Energy Association (AEA) - a global non-profit industry association promoting the responsible use of ammonia in a sustainable energy economy. Its member companies span the full value chain of ammonia energy, from decarbonized hydrogen and ammonia production, through safety and distribution, to power generation and energy storage

The Getting to Zero Coalition, managed by the Global Maritime Forum. The Getting to Zero Coalition is an alliance of companies within the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors committed to accelerating maritime shipping's decarbonization with the development and deployment of commercially viable deep sea zero emission vessels by 2030.

The Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation Singapore aims to help the maritime industry eliminate GHG emissions by shaping standards, deploying solutions, financing projects, and fostering collaboration across sectors.

The Maersk McKinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is an independent research and development center looking to accelerate the transition towards a net-zero future for the maritime industry.

The Norwegian Hydrogen Association works actively to disseminate key achievements from hydrogen research and technology commercialisation, market trends, national and international policy-making by organizing conferences, seminars and workshops, and connecting relevant international cooperation.